No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Don’t have an oven? No problem! This cherry cheesecake bar by Divas Can Cook is a no-bake recipe. It’s simple to prepare and tastes incredibly good. You can serve this as a dessert or snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients

Graham cracker crust

• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs (about 8 graham crackers)
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter

Cheesecake filling

• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 16 oz of cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of white vanilla baking chips (melted)

For the topping

• 21 oz natural cherry pie filling (chilled)

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Instructions

Step 1:

Start by making the crust. Line an 8 by 8 glass pan with parchment paper, then set it aside.

Step 2:

In a bowl, add graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir until well combined. Next, add melted butter and stir until it resembles wet sand.

Step 3:

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Press it down as tight as you can using the bottom of a measuring cup. Put into the freezer until ready to use.

Step 4:

Make the filling. Add heavy whipping cream in a large bowl, then mix on medium-high until the cream becomes fluffy and can hold stiff peaks. Set it aside.

Step 5:

In a large bowl, add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Cream together, then add lemon juice and melted vanilla baking chips.

Step 6:

Using a rubber spatula, fold in whipped cream until well mixed. Transfer onto the prepared crust and spread evenly.

Step 7:

Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight for at least 3 hours or until firm.

Step 8:

When it’s ready to serve, add the chilled cherries on top. Remove it from the pan and slice into bars. Serve and enjoy!

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars